Help for Alzheimer’s caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic
MARQUETTE COUNTY — The majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease also tend to be in higher risk categories for contracting COVID-19, whether that’s due to…
Alzheimer’s Association
Marquette County YMCA partners with Alzheimer’s Association for LiveWise program
MARQUETTE — Beginning this month, the Marquette County YMCA is partnering with the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for a program for those…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s to take place in Marquette next weekend
MARQUETTE — One organization is hosting an event next weekend to raise funds, and awareness, for an important cause. Next Saturday, September 14th, the annual…
Millcreek Assisted Living hosting pancake breakfast
MARQUETTE — One local retirement home is doing their parting in helping to find a cure for a disease that affects millions around the world….
Care facility holds annual Pig Roast fundraiser
MARQUETTE–Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care hosted their annual Pig Roast this afternoon, as a fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Dozens came out…
Conference to support Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers
MARQUETTE– Over 5 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease in American and taking care of people with dementia can have many challenges. One on–going…
NMU student advocates for Alzheimer’s
MARQUETTE — Earlier this week ABC Ten’s Sarah Mac experienced a Virtual Dementia Tour, where she was able to experience a simulation of what it’s…
Dementia demonstration sheds light on aging
MARQUETTE — In the UP alone, there are over 9000 people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Many of us have loved ones affected by these diseases,…
Marquette Royales skate to help end Alzheimer’s disease
MARQUETTE — Two Marquette groups are teaming up with the goal of raising awareness and funds to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The…
U.S. House passes Benishek Alzheimer’s research measure
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a measure from Congressman Dan Benishek to increase funding for research into Alzheimer’s disease. Benishek’s measure was an…